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Health Commissioner Discusses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Vt.'s Vaccination Strategy

In Greensboro, a sign over the weekend warns visitors of rising COVID-19 case numbers in Orleans County.
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In Greensboro, a sign over the weekend warns visitors of rising COVID-19 case numbers in Orleans County.

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization for a third COVID-19 vaccine: a single-dose injection from Johnson & Johnson. Distribution of the vaccine is now underway; however, early supply will be limited. In our weekly health update: more on this and what it means for Vermont's vaccination strategy.

Our guests are:

  • Mark Levine, commissioner for the Vermont Department of Health
  • Beth Kirkpatrick, infectious disease specialist with the University of Vermont Medical Center

Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1 p.m.; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Lydia worked for Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS from 2019 until 2022.
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